Vulcan-Hart ML-114826 User manual

ROUND ELECTRIC TILTING SKILLET
MODEL VETRS35
MODEL
VETRS35 ML-114826
VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. [phone]
FORM 31036 (4-98)
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
© VULCAN-HART COMPANY, 1998
GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Service Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Tilting Skillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Service and Parts Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Installation, Operation and Care of
ROUND ELECTRIC TILTING SKILLET
MODEL VETRS35
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE
GENERAL
Your Vulcan-Hart Round Tilting Skillet is a versatile piece of equipment. It allows you to stew, simmer,
pan fry, braise, grill, or saute, and all with a very uniform heat pattern. Capacity of Model VETRS35
is 35 gallons.
Vulcan-Hart tilting skillets are produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation,
usage and maintenance of your tilting skillet will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions
provided.
INSTALLATION
Before installing, verify that the electrical service agrees with the specifications on the rating plate
located on the right side panel as you face the machine. If the supply and equipment requirements do
not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart Company
immediately.
UNPACKING
This tilting skillet was inspected before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full
responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment. Immediately after unpacking, check
for possible shipping damage. If the tilting skillet is found to be damaged, save the packaging material
and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.
Carefully unpack tilting skillet and place in a work-accessible area as near to its final installed position
as possible.
LOCATION
The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. A
minimum top clearance of 76" (193cm) and a minimum front clearance of 18" (45.7cm) is required.

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INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
The tilting skillet must be installed in accordance with:
In the United States of America:
1. State and local codes.
2. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
In Canada:
1. Local codes.
2. Canadian Electrical Code, Part 2, CSA Standard C22.1 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained
from The Canadian Standard Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W1R3.
LEVELING AND ANCHORING TILTING SKILLET
The tilting skillet must be anchored to the floor.
1. Place skillet in the installation position.
2. Place a carpenter's level on top of the skillet and turn the adjustable feet to level the skillet side to
side and front to back.
3. Mark hole locations on the floor through the anchoring holes provided in the rear flanged adjustable
feet. See diagram on page 5.
4. Remove skillet from installation position and drill holes in locations marked on the floor. Insert
proper anchoring devices (not supplied).
5. Place skillet back in the installation position.
6. Place carpenter's level on top of skillet and re-level side to side and front to back.
7. Bolt and anchor skillet securely to the floor.
8. Seal bolts and flanged feet with a silicone or equivalent compound.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE
APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES.
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.
The control box for field wire connection is located at the left side rear when viewed from the front. A
knockout hole is provided for a 123⁄32" (43.6mm) conduit connection.

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1. Remove the control box cover plate. Mount suitable 123⁄32" (43.6mm) conduit fitting in knockout
opening.
2. Connect field wire to the terminal block as indicated on the wiring diagram. The wiring diagram is
located inside the wiring compartment at the rear of the tilting skillet. Wire must be of the type
suitable for 90°C service.
3. After making the connections, replace the control box cover plate.
4. The tilting skillet must be grounded by installing a ground lead to the ground lug located inside the
junction box.
SERVICE CONNECTIONS

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OPERATION
WARNING: THE TILTING SKILLET AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING OR SERVICING THE TILTING SKILLET.
CONTROLS (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Thermostat —Maintains set temperature by controlling power supply.
Power Switch —Turns power to the skillet ON and OFF.
Indicator Light —When lit, indicates the heating elements are supplying heat to the skillet.
Hand Wheel —(Not Shown.) Turn clockwise
to tilt skillet; turn counterclockwise to return skillet
to the upright position.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Clean the protective metal oils from all surfaces of the skillet. Use a non-corrosive, grease dissolving
commercial cleaner, following manufacturer's directions. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft
clean cloth. Clean all accessories. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
USING THE TILTING SKILLET
When the skillet is tilted, power supply to the heating elements is interrupted. The skillet can only be
operated in the upright position.
Do not tilt the skillet with the cover down.
PL-41025-1
POWER SWITCH
INDICATOR LIGHT
THERMOSTAT

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To prevent discoloration of stainless steel cooking surface, do not turn the heat on unless the skillet
is covered with a fluid, a thin layer of cooking oil, or food to be cooked.
1. Tilt skillet to ensure that it moves easily. Turn handle as far as it will go and then return to upright
position.
2. Turn the Power Switch ON.
3. Set the Thermostat dial to HIGH (#10).
4. Preheat skillet and allow it to cycle in order to equalize heat across the entire pan surface.
5. Set the Thermostat dial to the desired cooking temperature. Cooking will occur faster with the cover
down.
The following are approximate temperature equivalents for the Thermostat dial settings:
Approx. Temp.
Setting (°F) (°C)
1 - 4 100 - 200 38 - 93
5 - 6 225 - 275 107 - 135
7 - 8 300 - 350 149 - 177
8 - 9 325 - 375 163 - 191
9 - 10 350 - 450 177 - 232
6. At the end of cooking, turn the Thermostat to OFF and turn the Power Switch to OFF.
7. Remove product. The skillet is provided with a stationary support for holding the food receiving pan
when unloading prepared foods. The food receiving pan is removable for cleaning.
CLEANING
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING.
Do not use corrosive cleaning agents.
After Each Use
The tilting skillet should be cleaned after each use. Clean with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Make sure that pour spout, strainer, cover, and sides
of skillet are cleaned in the same manner.
Remove the food receiving pan and clean it in a sink as you would any utensil.

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Once A Day
Thoroughly clean the skillet with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with
a soft clean cloth.
Stainless Steel
Clean stainless steel surfaces with a damp cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth. To remove
discolorations, use a non-abrasive cleaner.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: THE TILTING SKILLET AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING,
CLEANING OR SERVICING THE TILTING SKILLET.
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE
DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT.
LUBRICATION
Never grease or oil the pivot bearings as this may cause problems with tilting. Bearings are oilite and
never require lubrication.
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION
To obtain service and parts information concerning this tilting skillet, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service
Agency in your area (refer to listing supplied with the skillet), or Vulcan-Hart Company Service
Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Skillet will not operate.
Hot spot on pan bottom.
Skillet difficult to tilt.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Power supply not on.
2. Problem with thermostat or heating
elements. Contact your local Vulcan-Hart
authorized servicer.
Problem with heating element. Contact your
local Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer.
Dirt in oilite bearings causing it to bind. Contact
your local Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer.
FORM 31036 (4-98) PRINTED IN U.S.A.